Community Industries of the Shakers - 1933 Illustrated NY State Museum Guide

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The Community Industries of the Shakers (New York State Museum Handbook 15)by Edward D. Andrews Publisher: Albany: Univ. of State of New YorkYear: 19331933 handbook full of information on and photographs of the industrial and economic aspects of Shaker life. Includes chapters on Shaker communism, agriculture, gardening, medicinal herbs, trades, tanning, manufacturing of baskets and other products, clothing, occupations of women, craftsmanship, and chairs. Photographs by William F. Winter and Edwin J. Stein. "This comprehensive work is devoted primarily to the industries of the eastern Shaker communities, but it has wider applications, " Richmond II, p.6). Introduction by the curator.Softcover, good condition. EB-1-12